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If you are looking for WhatsApp Free Download you are here at the right place. Before you download WhatsApp Messenger for Fee and install let's have a look what is WhatsApp is all about.

What is WhatsApp and How it works?

Well, Whatsapp is a multiplatform mobile phone messaging service that uses your phone's internet connection to chat with and call other WhatsApp users. WhatsApp Messenger is basically a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other! Because WhatsApp Messenger uses the same internet data plan that you use for email and web browsing, there is no cost to message and stay in touch with your friends. In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages

WhatsApp Inc., was founded way back in 2009 by former employees of Yahoo namely Brian Acton and Jan Koum. On February 19, 2014, months after a venture capital financing round at a $1.5 billion valuation, Facebook announced it was acquiring WhatsApp for US$19 billion, its largest acquisition to date.

WhatsApp Main Features

WhatsApp uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you message and call friends and family. WhatsApp lets you send and receive messages, calls, photos, videos, documents, and Voice Messages.

• NO FEES: WhatsApp uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you message and call friends and family, so you don't have to pay for every message or call.* There are no subscription fees to use WhatsApp.

• MULTIMEDIA: Send and receive photos, videos, documents, and Voice Messages.

• FREE CALLS: Call your friends and family for free with WhatsApp Calling, even if they're in another country.* WhatsApp calls use your phone's Internet connection rather than your cellular plan's voice minutes. (Note: Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details. Also, you can't access 911 and other emergency service numbers through WhatsApp).

• GROUP CHAT: Enjoy group chats with your contacts so you can easily stay in touch with your friends or family.

• WHATSAPP WEB: You can also send and receive WhatsApp messages right from your computer's browser.

• NO INTERNATIONAL CHARGES: There's no extra charge to send WhatsApp messages internationally. Chat with your friends around the world and avoid international SMS charges.*

• SAY NO TO USERNAMES AND PINS: WhatsApp works with your phone number, just like SMS, and integrates seamlessly with your phone's existing address book.

• ALWAYS LOGGED IN: With WhatsApp, you're always logged in so you don't miss messages. No more confusion about whether you're logged in or logged out.

• QUICKLY CONNECT WITH YOUR CONTACTS: Your address book is used to quickly and easily connect you with your contacts who have WhatsApp so there's no need to add hard-to-remember usernames.

• OFFLINE MESSAGES: Even if you miss your notifications or turn off your phone, WhatsApp will save your recent messages until the next time you use the app.

• AND MUCH MORE: Share your location, exchange contacts, set custom wallpapers and notification sounds, email chat history, broadcast messages to multiple contacts at once, and more!

*Please note that Data charges may apply as per your provider.

WhatsApp Stats

In a blog post on December 2013 , WhatsApp claimed that 400 million active users use the service each month.  In January 2015, WhatsApp was the most globally popular messaging app with more than 600 million active users. In April 2015, WhatsApp reached 800 million active users. By September 2015, the user base had grown to 900 million, and by February 2016 it had grown to one billion. As of February 2016, WhatsApp had a user base of one billion making it the second-most popular messaging application.

WhatsApp Platform supported

After months at beta stage, the application eventually launched in November 2009 exclusively on the App Store for the iPhone. In January 2010, support for BlackBerry smartphones was added, and subsequently for Symbian OS in May 2010 and for Android OS in August 2010. In August 2011 a beta for Nokia's non-smartphone OS Series 40 was added. A month later support for Windows Phone was added, followed by BlackBerry 10 in March 2013. In April 2015, support for Samsung's Tizen OS was added. An unofficial port has been released for the MeeGo-based Nokia N9 called Wazzap, as well as a port for the Maemo-based Nokia N900 called Yappari. On January 21, 2015, WhatsApp launched WhatsApp Web, a web client which can be used through a web browser by syncing with the mobile device's connection. On February 26, 2016, WhatsApp announced they would cease support for BlackBerry by the end of 2016.

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Before you download and install WhatsApp, make sure WhatsApp supports your phone type. Here is the types of phones supported by WhatsApp.

Android:
WhatsApp supports Android phones that meet the following requirements:
Your Android phone is running Android 2.1 or later.
Your Android phone is able to receive SMS or calls during the verification process.
You will also need an adequate data plan in order to receive messages when outside the range of a Wi-Fi network.

WhatsApp do not officially support tablets or Wi-Fi only devices at this time.

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Apple:
WhatsApp for iPhone requires iOS 6 or later. For the best experience, we recommend you use the latest version of iOS available for your phone.

Note: iPod and iPad devices are not supported at this time.

Download WhatsApp for Apple/iOS HERE

Windows Phone:
Bad news for Windows phone users, as announced on their blog WhatsApp will no longer be supported on Windows Phone 7 by the end of 2016.

Until then, requirements to use WhatsApp on a Windows Phone are the following:

The phone must be running Windows Phone 7 or higher.
The phone must have an active Internet connection.

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Nokia:
As announced in their blog, WhatsApp will also no longer be supported on Nokia S40 by the end of 2016.

In order to run WhatsApp, you must be using a supported phone.

For now, supported devices of Nokia are Nokia S40 compatible devices, Nokia 206 Single SIM, Nokia 206 Dual SIM, Nokia 208 Preinstalled WhatsApp Newm\, Nokia 301 Single SIM Chat Edition
Nokia 301 Dual SIM Chat Edition, Nokia 515 Preinstalled WhatsApp New, Nokia Asha 201, Nokia Asha 205 Chat Edition, Nokia Asha 210, Nokia Asha 230 Single SIM, Nokia Asha 230 Dual SIM, Nokia Asha 300, Nokia Asha 302, Nokia Asha 303, Nokia Asha 305, Nokia Asha 306, Nokia Asha 308, Nokia Asha 309, Nokia Asha 310, Nokia Asha 311, Nokia Asha 500, Nokia Asha 501, Nokia Asha 502, Nokia Asha 503, Nokia C3-00, Nokia C3-01, Nokia X2-00, Nokia X2-01, Nokia X3-02, Nokia X3-02.5 (Refresh)

Note: There are a few mobile providers in certain countries that are not compatible with WhatsApp for Nokia S40 phones.

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BlackBerry:
Same with Nokia Symbian phones and Windows phones, WhatsApp will no longer be supported on BlackBerry by the end of 2016.

Until then, WhatsApp support any BlackBerry device that meets the following requirements:

The BlackBerry is running one of the following operating systems: OS 5, OS 6, OS 7.
The BlackBerry is subscribed to a full BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) data plan.
Note: The BlackBerry Priv is a supported Android device

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To download WhatsApp, please visit the links given below each systems on your phone. Once installed, ensure that your friends with whom you wish to message have WhatsApp installed on their phones. If they do not show up under the Favorites screen (Contacts tab on Android), carefully add their numbers to your phone contacts:

Enter the number the same as you would if you were to make a phone call to that person. Double check to make sure you entered the number correctly.

If this is an international phone number, do not use any exit codes or leading 0s. Start all international phone numbers with a + sign, followed by the country code. For specific examples and instructions, see this article.
Open WhatsApp and refresh your Favorites list (Contacts tab on Android).

Need a more detailed explanation on adding friends? or How to Start using WhatsApp please check our next post.

Official WhatsApp Web Version is also available, see How To Use WhatsApp Web Version on Desktop, PC or Tablet